GOVERNMENT

Edi Rama

Prime Minister

In 2025, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama continued to stand out in Europe as a clear and consistent supporter of Israel and Jewish life at a time of mounting diplomatic pressure. Rama publicly affirmed Israel's right to defend itself following Oct. 7 and resisted efforts across parts of Europe to isolate or delegitimize the Jewish state. His leadership drew on Albania's historic record of protecting Jews during the Holocaust, reinforcing a national tradition of solidarity. In a year when moral clarity was often in short supply, Rama's stance underscored Albania's enduring alignment with Jewish security and sovereignty.